19 High-Tech Autism Innovations

From Therapeutic Digital Drums to Multisensory Children Toys

— July 20, 2015 — Lifestyle
These high-tech autism innovations help individuals and their families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorder. While autism affects individuals in different ways, there are many new tools designed to help deal with some of the common symptoms. From communicative children's caps to care worker review sites, there are many new tools available to individuals with autism and their families.

Many of the new autism innovations are related to children. Some of these innovations include toys aimed at stimulating different senses and encouraging play. For example, there are therapeutic digital drums that help children engage with sounds, as well as multi-sensory toys that provide a source of physical stimulation.

Beyond tools for individuals with autism, there are also several devices designed specifically for caretakers. Whether the caretaker is a parent or a professional, these tools help them navigate some of the challenges that come with working with individuals with autism. Some of these high-tech innovations include collaborative caregiving apps, autism community apps and even rescue drones.
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Care Worker Review Sites
Care Worker Review Sites
The Love My Provider Website Rates Therapists for Children with Autism
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Communicative Children's Caps
Communicative Children's Caps
The Tappy Hat Uses NFC Technology to Help Parents Keep Track of Kids
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Autistic Audience Operas
Autistic Audience Operas
The Victorian Opera Does Performances Catered to Autistic Children
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Mental Illness Rescue Drones
Mental Illness Rescue Drones
'Project Lifesaver' Uses Drones to Locate Patients Who Wander Off
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Emotion-Detecting Eyeglass Apps
Emotion-Detecting Eyeglass Apps
The Fraunhofer Google Glass App Uses Facial Recognition Technology
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Charitable Beer Fundraisers
Charitable Beer Fundraisers
This Craft Beer Event Raised Money for Not-for-Profit Autism Speaks
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Autism Community Apps
Autism Community Apps
The Autism Village App Connects Families with ASD-Friendly Activities
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Clinical Autism Platforms
Clinical Autism Platforms
Nightingale Supports Personalized Treatment for Autism in Children
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Nonverbal Communication Gadgets
Nonverbal Communication Gadgets
The Smartstones Touch is Perfect for Parents and Caregivers
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Employment Barrier Charities
Employment Barrier Charities
CheckIn Works is a Scottish Organization Galvanizing Opportunity
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Autistic Development Apps
Autistic Development Apps
The Look At Me App Teaches Autistic Children to Convey Emotions
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Bark-Activated Washers
Bark-Activated Washers
The ‘Woof to Wash’ Lets Dogs Do Your Laundry for You
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Collaborative Caregiving Apps
Collaborative Caregiving Apps
STANDWITH Improves Caregiver Support By Communicating Daily Chores
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Disability Cooking Magazines
Disability Cooking Magazines
Look, Cook and Eat Teaches Disabled People to Cook Their Own Meals
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Therapeutic Digital Drums
Therapeutic Digital Drums
Synchrony is a Modern Musical Instrument for Child and Parent Intimacy
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Autistic Child Artists
Autistic Child Artists
Iris Grace Creates Gorgeously Surreal Paintings Full of Soft Colors
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Multisensory Children Toys
Multisensory Children Toys
Joyco by Jowan Baransi Focuses on Kids Who Suffer from Autism
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Autism-Assuaging Headphones
Autism-Assuaging Headphones
The Cumulus Headphones Help Autistic Adults Deal with Crowds
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Fidgeter-Friendly Rings
Fidgeter-Friendly Rings
Meg Dattoria Created Fidget Rings to Help Control Anxious Bodily Functions
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